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of command decisions might occasion. In assessing the need for a particular regulation
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in uniformity cannot be satisfied by any less restrictive means. unbecoming an officer" (Parker v. Levy, supra); the military's ban of
Question Presented
("(T)he guarantee of free exercise is not limited to beliefs which are
(Pet. C. This case involves a determination made by military
wears a head covering, usually a skullcap (or yarmulke), during waking
established in American society. nWPaMiRPHk]_` =b@
If you really want to dig deep, you can find some other important details about the service uniform by referencing this resource. September 1977, after receiving his Ph.D. in clinical psychology,
Instead, the
(Marine Corps); and CG-471 (Coast Guard). (citing Greer v. Spock, supra). wearing of yarmulkes and similar departures from the prescribed
Your email address will not be published. 11). The district court
. uniform requirements in any of the other buildings on the base. Petitioner S. Simcha Goldman is an Orthodox Jew who voluntarily
respect than the speculations of members of other professions
testimony in this very case demonstrates that not everyone is familiar
/28/ The findings of the Chaplains' Handbook were reiterated in the
at 355. Cf. from wearing fatigue trousers or other types of men's clothing. III-20 to III-21):
maintenance of an effective military force" (Br. Without this
But
/1/ We have lodged a copy of A.F.R. discipline and morale, have been refined by centuries of practical
App. particular military judgment at issue here is reasonably necessary to
The
beyond the mouth, /2/ while men's jewelry is limited to rings and
second-guessing of command decisions might occasion. all of their hair, including their beards, and to wear a steel
do not believe that troops can have unshakable battle discipline
military services "must insist upon a respect for duty and
observed that "uncovering the head was the custom of the Gentiles * *
regulations so that an Orthodox Jewish officer may wear a skullcap (or
Air Force to permit religious exceptions to its uniform regulation out
from military dress and grooming requirements must be judged in light
jurisdiction of this Court rests on 28 U.S.C. religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof * * *. 21a-27a). of deference to the Air Force's judgment that such exceptions would
which members of the Armed Forces have sought a religious exemption
commander's order, and he was reprimanded. Mens blue trouser improvements include an adjustment to the pocket design to enhance the fit of the trousers and reduce additional alterations. military constitutes a specialized community governed by a
There, the Air Force regulation at issue forbade
Bitterman v. Sec'y of Defense, 553 F.Supp. others. 165-13-1, Religious
It is human to resent being told what to wear and how to wear
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allowing "(d)eparture(s) from the uniformity standards of AFR 35-10 *
and Regulation of the land and naval Forces." If
No other deviations from the prescribed uniform are
Is this private the hero service members everywhere have been waiting for? Task & Purpose reporter Haley Britzky wrote about a soldier caught on the front page of The Washington Post with his hands in his pockets in 2020. To be successful in combat, soldiers must be
In addition, the updated maternity blouse will include a redesigned neckline and collar for improved fit and comfort. In a more general sense, adoption of assignment restrictions
psychological move" (J.A. merely a "message" from the CNO, rather than a regulation, it was
The Space Force held its inaugural uniform board in March and is currently developing comprehensive service-specific grooming and uniform policies with a targeted release late 2021. individuality of servicemembers, even though it is the Air Force's
Larson v. Valente 456 U.S. 228,
The biggest takeaway is to know how to separate military activities from civilian / personal time. religions, with 47 subgroups, many of which have traditions or
Combat service obviously requires them. training, equipping, and control of a military force are
Rather, the
See J.A. no adverse consequences for military discipline or morale, because "no
(citation omitted)). discretion, will correctly decide what orders are essential to the
and esprit de corps that it rightfully deems essential to the
Petitioner argues that the regulation is overbroad and that
cohesion and esprit." importance of smartness in turn-out, alertness of carriage,
No question can be left open as to the right to
beards, swords, ankle length skirts, dreadlocks (long, braided hair),
Service Study. abandonment of its uniform regulations and constitutionally
Wearing a head covering as a sign of humbleness and reverence
considered judgment that, in the military setting, individuality must
Petitioner testified that a custom followed by some, but not all,
more than anything else. Congress itself recognized this fact in its investigation of the
March Air Force Base Regional Hospital, near Riverside, California
self-governing people. requirements and that such requirements serve the legitimate purpose
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Petitioner refused to comply with his
the insistence of the Air Force on petitioner's compliance with A.F.R. U.S. 437, 461-462 (1971); Johnson v. Robison, 415 U.S. 361, 383-386
professionals concerning the training of military personnel. While that is of course the particular Military
this case, be answered in favor of the Air Force. follow his commander's orders in other circumstances.
contending that the Air Force's judgment was not based on a
and esprit de corps in police departments, if follows a fortiori that
omitted)):
Dr. Levinson's
for Appellee 8
B at A4 (Mar. Departments and a line officer from each service, with the task of
The Court recognized this point in Brown v. Glines, 444 U.S. at
that petitioner was deviating from the prescribed uniform regulations
In Kelley v. Johnson, 425 U.S. 238
at i), discusses seven groups of
All Rights Reserved. A.F.R. itself is a profession, and its institutional judgments, especially
141. Air Force). See generally Hirschhorn, supra, 62 N.C.L. basis would make a mockery of the military's compelling interest in
States Navy. testimony therefore supports the Air Force's central premise, which is
We note, however, that petitioner's
A maximum of 4 earned badges can be worn with all blue service uniforms, and aeronautical badges must be worn above all the other honors. More important, the military is not required to demonstrate in each
Of those surveyed, 88.5% thought that allowing exemptions
In fact, the ban against hands in pockets is so well-known in military circles that weve written articles about service members being caught on camera violating that rule. appearance standards serve the military interest of maintaining
closely describes the Court's approach in practice. 33a). one objected to his wearing a yarmulke and, other than a few inquiries
Reg. The
provides in pertinent part:
keeping with a practice and tradition of his religion, petitioner
Councilman, 420 U.S. 738, 757 (1975) (emphasis added)):
group. The Standard For Evaluating Free Exercise Challenges In The
Petitioner also argues (Br. 0000004803 00000 n
New recruits often have trouble comprehending all the uniform regulations which is why we recommend you get a head start prior to boot camp. /5/ In 1972, petitioner decided to study clinical
were remotely relevant to this Court's consideration of the question
the civilian sector. infringe fundamental civil rights, /13/ the "rational basis" test most
(Br. ("(N)othing in the Constitution * * * disables a military commander
Rastafarian, and Native American faith groups. The standardization of the uniform includes a minimum or maximum number of authorized badges, insignia, and devices. The Air Force uniform regulations for the mess dress varies between male and female service members. 33a) to allow religious exemptions only for members of religions who
course, only "small" in the eyes of the beholder. A. 530 F.Supp. Though Air Force researchers have found that the branchs current policy forbidding facial hair essentially discriminates against Black airmen who comprise the majority of those who seek shaving waivers due to painful razor bumps, The Air Force on Tuesday made no mention of whether any changes to that policy were being considered, much to the disappointment of several observers. The Study Group reasoned that soldiers must be ready,
incident. maintenance of basic discipline and preparedness are as
In general, the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) is the standard combat uniform while there is separate attire for physical fitness. because the conventions of certain religions are simply better
Modernized physical training gear will feature a revised fit and look with updated materials and fabric.
not his determination to make. It is intended to provide means to formal attire without the need for a jacket. bridge of the nose." 6. 0000033237 00000 n
In its
The updated trousers and slacks are expected to be available in May 2022. only to treat Orthodox Jews exactly as it treats all other soldiers. and cultural: "First, (wearing a yarmulke) was the Jewish way of
religious exemptions to its uniform requirements that would permit the
at
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military to follow the suggestion of the district court (Pet. The
requirements involving ceremonial religious garb. As a result, Air Force uniform regulations for PT are much more relaxed so long as you have the correct shirt, pants/shorts, and footwear. The complex,
joined the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer. This point is addressed most directly in United States v.
The Air Force's Dress And Appearance Standards. requires a different application of those protections." Ohio
conscientious objector cases. If you are interested in serving in the United States Air Force then it is important to make yourself aware of uniform regulations, or regs for short. Greer v. Spock, 424 U.S. at 844 (Powell, J., concurring) (quoting
Petitioner filed suit in the United States District Court for the
The Department of Defense suggests that recruits consult the Foreign Clearance Guide when venturing to foreign countries. %%EOF
Despite these problems, the Study Group recognized the
/8/
campuses, city streets, and other public places (Br. It has replaced the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) as the primary attire for service members while performing military duties. military service. 205), petitioner rejected the proffered accommodation
E. The Air Force Regulation At Issue Withstands Constitutional
drawing
Also, hosiery is optional for their dress uniforms. App. required, but only to make clear that petitioner's reliance (Br. See, e.g., United
After all, the official Air Force uniform regulations handbook is over 150 pages so its a stretch to master every reg prior to enlistment. Consequently, Air Force personnel are expected to be in uniform while performing all military duties. Brown v. Glines, 444 U.S. at 354. 35-10, Paragraphs 1-6 and 1-6.h(2). the Group must rely on 'institutional wisdom' evolved over years of
instructions covering every subject from undergarments to the carrying
pluralism, of flexibility, of (humaneness) in the system, of
/7/ We have lodged a copy of the Joint Service Study with the Clerk
held that A.F.R. interests at stake
the Air Force to create an exception to otherwise applicable uniform
where lives are at stake. at
For example, the old rules prohibited airmen in uniform from drinking water while walking or from putting their hands in their pockets while walking or standing still. characterization of the yarmulke as an "'unobtrusive' * * * benign
of freely held religious beliefs by members of the Armed Forces." force. "(J)udges are not given the task of running the Army. Under this program, petitioner
and kum kums (red dots worn on the forehead). E. The Air Force regulation at issue withstands
deference to professional military judgments because a court thinks
SUMMARY OF ARGUMENT
J.A. c. Chaplains may wear religious accouterments with the
First, it
standards might "enhance the effectiveness of the Air Force" by making
composed of the Chiefs of Chaplains of each of the Military
the combatant. "obtrusive" in the context of military society. means" inquiries that petitioner urges upon the Court have no
For example, petitioner characterizes the yarmulke as an
Having conceded that uniforms are essential to the maintenance of
Federalist No. added)). opinion of the district court granting petitioner's motion for a
legal questions as well. legislative grace, and not a constitutional right. Everything except for beards, wrote one commenter on Reddit. Dr. Levinson testified that
probability, Armed Forces Chaplains will have dealings with military
It is clear, therefore, that petitioner's case is
to military discipline or as an excuse for failure to comply with
App. Grooming standards also factor into Air Force uniform regulations, like other military branches. monthly stipend and an allowance for tuition, books, and fees. hX6@u[>(Jv|@P}0DI33gnW@p
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circumstances, it was not at all unreasonable for the Air Force to
Amendment and his guarantees of due process and equal protection under
167-169. accomplishment of the military mission implies) the fundamental
A. * * *
flexibility in assignments are unacceptable (id. The opinions on denial of rehearing en banc (Pet. spell an end to uniformity or require the military
J.A. Rastafarians (see page 44, supra). 0000004540 00000 n
the yarmulke or an unshorn beard to an Orthodox Jew. his opinion serves only to confirm the Air Force's judgment that
soldiers whose absolute conformity with the uniform regulations serves
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Yet in each of
The back pleat of the previously-designed blouse was replaced with darts for better shape and fit. to engage in impossible and impermissible line
As we shall
certain religious groups" (id. That was on full display earlier this year, when the Air Force, Space Force, and Army allowed service women to wear longer braids, ponytails and bangs. App., infra, 1a-3a. assumed special obligations inherent in the military's
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| concerning the wearing of headgear. The need for this immediacy is obvious in situations
Joint Service Study, at
The wearing of a yarmulke is a visible and significant
common sense. 228 (emphasis added). salute, and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you
1. 169). military discipline and effectiveness." The reason for changing the regulation was because many airmen and soldiers said the previous tight hair bun standards had resulted in migraines, hair damage and hair loss. 48596 (1984). determining whether to recommend exceptions to dress and appearance,
208). Meanwhile, the other badges and cuff links are optional with the Air Force mess dress. the same activities, when engaged in by civilians, would be entitled
For example, subsequent to the
because petitioner was serving in a noncombat position at a hospital. 1965) (emphasis in original):
As previously explained, it is
21) that religious exemptions would be "desirable" is thus
command arises not from rational discussion or conviction, but from
Air Force uniform regulations for 2021 designate 4 primary types of attire: Of course, the uniforms that apply to you primary depend on your sex as females have more obligations to keep in mind in terms of dress. other government activity."). In addition to the special nature of military society, there is
"Likely To Interfere" With The Maintenance Of Discipline, Morale, And
Moreover, service members are responsible for knowing authorized uniform combinations as well as correct placement of ribbons, insignia, and badges. 212-213). other countries, by civilian social scientists, and by common sense. Furthermore, Air Force grooming standards and its tattoo policy also plays into the uniform regulations so make sure you study those obligations too. /22/ Significantly, Congress has
In response to the first such complaint, in 1978,
(emphasis added)), and he does not maintain otherwise in this Court. judicial deference' accorded by the judiciary to regulation of members
petitioner was assigned to active duty at the Mental Health Clinic at
particular, the regulation provides that "(h)eadgear will not be worn
(T)hose restrictions necessary for the inculcation and
The opinion of the
complaining about the Air Force's grooming standards. J.A.
two aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War (the U.S.S. requirement cannot coexist with exceptions to it. yarmulke) while on active duty. L. Rev. 0000022713 00000 n
92-81, supra, at 17683):
/1/ The regulation specifies and describes every garment that may be
200). David Roza S. SIMCHA GOLDMAN, PETITIONER V. CASPAR W. WEINBERGER, SECRETARY OF
Major General William R. Usher, the Director of Personnel
religious) preference. B. 16, 20, 24-29. /25/
Similarly, Dr. Levinson dismissed as
12 (1981). To permit this type of suit would mean that commanding officers
Heffron v. International Society for Krishna Consciousness, 452 U.S.
War II justification for racial segregation in the military" -- that
dress and appearance define who we are and what we are to ourselves
See
Cases considered
Moreover, it is difficult to image a judgment more
their military obligations and serves to deemphasize the individual
prior restraints on petitions to congressmen in the interest of
commitment of the governance of the nation's Armed Forces to the
discretion over its internal discipline."). in all respects (id. The military is itself a profession,
at 19a). III. See, e.g., Thomas v. Review Board, 450 U.S. 707
religious services, petitioner's conduct was in violation of Navy
to presume" that religious exemptions from the uniform requirement
military service. noting that the military interests at stake are no less weighty simply
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